Arthritis has plagued humanity for millennia. More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates, “the father of Western medicine,” weighed in on a possible cause. He recognized a connection between oral ...

Poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for myriad health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and early death. The state of our teeth and gums, ...

Depending on what type of arthritis you have it can cause joints to feel swollen, tender, stiff or inflamed. It can also lead to weakness and muscle wasting. But one expert has explained how it can ...

A Case Western Reserve University study may have found a new treatment option for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis: periodontal therapy. People who suffer from both gum disease and ...

Brushing your teeth properly could help keep more than 50 health conditions including dementia, rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson’s at bay, according to experts. A panel at the world’s largest ...

Take care of your teeth and they’ll take care of you. The origins of this adage are unknown, but modern research has confirmed that oral health and systemic disease often go hand in hand, something ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 30 - Symptoms of gum disease are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may be an independent marker of RA disease activity, according to research ...

Getting your teeth cleaned on a regular basis could prevent rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, according to a Rice University researcher. Bacteria associated with gum disease can worsen rheumatoid ...